Question

The marked price of a ceiling fan is Rs 720. During off season, it is sold for Rs 684. Determine the discount percent.

Answer 1

$$\begin{gathered} \mathrm{Given}, \\ \mathrm{MP}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{the}\mathrm{ceiling}\mathrm{fan}=\mathrm{Rs}.720 \\ \mathrm{SP}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{the}\mathrm{ceiling}\mathrm{fan}=\mathrm{Rs}.684 \\ \mathrm{Since}\mathrm{SP}=\mathrm{MP}-\mathrm{Discount}, \\ \mathrm{Discount}=\mathrm{MP}-\mathrm{SP} \\ =\mathrm{Rs}.(720-684) \\ =\mathrm{Rs}.36 \\ \mathrm{Discount}\%=\left(\frac{\mathrm{Discount}}{\mathrm{MP}}\right)\times 100\% \\ =\frac{36}{720}\times 100\% \\ =5\% \end{gathered}$$